Shadow Slave novel Chapter 1964

At the column's head, Nephis advanced with her characteristic grace, every bit as luminous as Sunny remembered. Filtered sunlight pierced the clouded veil above, catching her silver hair in its gentle rays. Her slender form moved with fluid elegance, softly draped in a pristine white tunic that caught the breeze.

Sunny's eyes widened in surprise.

«She really meant it…»

True to her word, she had abandoned her usual attire. Gone was the gleaming steel armor that had made her look so valiant and knightly, replaced by the simple tunic and leather sandals. The change lent her an air of approachable beauty that drew even more attention than her martial appearance had.

Not that Sunny minded the change.

Behind her, the Fire Keepers trudged wearily, clearly worn down by the oppressive heat of their journey. Yet Nephis appeared remarkably fresh, as though she hadn't spent days traversing Godgrave's treacherous landscape. Sunny noticed curious droplets of water still clinging to her hair.

«How does she manage to look so immaculate?»

The mystery would have to wait.

While the crowd erupted in jubilant cheers around him, Sunny remained silent, drinking in her presence. Perhaps sensing his gaze, Nephis turned, her eyes finding his among the masses.

Her lips curved into a smile that stole his breath.

The crowd's cheering intensified.

A rough hand suddenly gripped Sunny's shoulder as an overexcited voice bellowed in his ear:

«Did… did you see that?! She smiled at me!»

Another voice immediately contested from his other side:

«Are you daft? Why would Lady Changing Star smile at you of all people? That smile was clearly meant for me!»

A third voice joined the fray:

«You're both wrong — it was obviously for me!»

The soldiers' enthusiasm bordered on hysteria.

Sunny could only grin at their fervor.

«Yes, I saw it.»

But he knew better than all of them. _{fгeewebnovёl.com}

His eyes followed Nephis as she entered the camp.

«That smile was mine alone.»

Really no one else's.

—— —— ——

Once Nephis had arrived, Sunny slipped away to the Ivory Island. With Anvil occupied defending the Vanishing Lake and Morgan protecting Bastion, she remained the sole royal family member in the main camp. Her duties would keep her busy for some time before she could retire to her Citadel.

Perfect opportunity for preparation.

His earlier exhaustion had mysteriously vanished, replaced by an energetic buzz that belied his recent sleepless weeks. Only the occasional betraying yawn hinted at his true state.

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